Penang: The Fourth Presidency of India 1805–1830, Volume Two: Fire, Spice and Edifice

By Marcus Langdon.

Drawing on unrivalled access to original correspondence, reports, newspapers and contemporary accounts, Penang: The Fourth Presidency of India 1805–1830, Volume Two: Fire, Spice and Edifice presents an in-depth and compelling narrative of a fascinating story. Beautifully illustrated with paintings, sketches, engravings and maps – many previously unpublished – this and the accompanying volumes will be the authoritative reference for historians and general readers for generations to come.

Editorial Reviews “This major study of the history of early Penang … is based on a decade-long examination of unpublished primary sources, notably the Straits Settlements Records in the British Library and a similar series in the National Archives in Singapore. … the book is unquestionably one of the most professionally conceived and well-written works published in an area of Malaysian history.” John Bastin, Journal of the Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society

“Marcus Langdon is acknowledged as the leading authority on Penang’s early history under the East India Company…” Carolyn O’Donnell, The Huffington Post

About the Author Born in England but transplanted to Australia early in life, Marcus Langdon is acknowledged as the leading authority on Penang’s early history under the East India Company. He has published in scholarly journals and his research findings have been widely cited by heritage advocates, architects, conservationists and local historian. He currently lives in Penang.